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Easy Crockpot Jambalaya Recipe

Easy Crockpot Jambalaya Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This easy crockpot jambalaya recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines chicken, sausage, shrimp, and rice with a blend of Cajun seasonings. Perfect for a comforting meal with a touch of spice.


Ingredients

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Meat:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined

Produce:

  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Canned Goods:

  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Seasonings:

  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 bay leaves

Grains:

  • 2 cups cooked long-grain rice

Additional:

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large slow cooker, combine chicken, sausage, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, celery, garlic, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves. Stir well to combine.
  2. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  3. Add Shrimp and Rice: Thirty minutes before serving, stir in the shrimp and cooked rice. Cover and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  4. Season and Serve: Remove bay leaves, season with salt and black pepper, and stir in fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, cook the rice separately and serve the jambalaya mixture over it.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the cayenne pepper.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Cajun, Creole

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 1040 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg